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Book : History - Our Past - I NCERT Solutions | Chapter - 6 History
Class : 6th
Subject : History
Chapter : 6
Chapter Name : NEW QUESTIONS AND IDEAS
Q1 Describe the ways in which the Buddha tried to spread his message to the people.
Answer. Buddha followed two methods to spread his message to a wider section of
people. He used prakrit to spread his message. Since prakrit was the language of the
common people hence it helped in making a better connect with the masses. Buddha also
encouraged people to think proactively, instead of blindly following him. This helped
people to understand everything in a better way.
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Q2 Write whether true or false:
(a) The Buddha encouraged animal sacri�ces.
(b) Sarnath is important because it was the place where the Buddha taught for the �rst
time.
(c) The Buddha taught that karma has no effect on our lives.
(d) The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.
(e) Upanishadic thinkers believed that the atman and brahman were ultimately one.
Answer. (a) False
(b) True
(c) False
(d) True
(e) True
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Q3 What were the questions that Upanishadic thinkers wanted to answer?
Answer. The Upanishadic thinkers wanted to answer the following questions:
What is the true meaning of life
What happens in the afterlife.
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Class : 6th
Subject : History
Chapter : 6
Chapter Name : NEW QUESTIONS AND IDEAS
Q1 Describe the ways in which the Buddha tried to spread his message to the people.
Answer. Buddha followed two methods to spread his message to a wider section of
people. He used prakrit to spread his message. Since prakrit was the language of the
common people hence it helped in making a better connect with the masses. Buddha also
encouraged people to think proactively, instead of blindly following him. This helped
people to understand everything in a better way.
Page : 73 , Block Name : Let’s Recall
Q2 Write whether true or false:
(a) The Buddha encouraged animal sacri�ces.
(b) Sarnath is important because it was the place where the Buddha taught for the �rst
time.
(c) The Buddha taught that karma has no effect on our lives.
(d) The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.
(e) Upanishadic thinkers believed that the atman and brahman were ultimately one.
Answer. (a) False
(b) True
(c) False
(d) True
(e) True
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Q3 What were the questions that Upanishadic thinkers wanted to answer?
Answer. The Upanishadic thinkers wanted to answer the following questions:
What is the true meaning of life
What happens in the afterlife.
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Book : History - Our Past - I NCERT Solutions | Chapter - 6 History
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Q4 What were the main teachings of the Mahavira?
Answer. Following are the main teachings of the Mahavira:
1. People, who wish to know the truth, must leave their home.
2. The truth seeker must follow the rules of ahimsa. The rule of ahimsa means not
hurting or killing any living being. Life is dear to all living beings.
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Q5 Why do you think Anagha’s mother wanted her to know the story of the Buddha?
Answer. Anagha was going on a trip to Varanasi. The place where Buddha gave his �rst
sermon is near Varanasi. Anagha's mother wanted her to know the story of Buddha so
that Anagha could take some lessons from the life and messages of Buddha. We know
that Buddha was a great thinker. His teachings are still important and relevant for us.
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Q6 Do you think it would have been easy for slaves to join the sangha? Give reasons for
your answer.
Answer. It must have been very dif�cult for slaves to join the sangha. According to the
rules; a slave needed to take permission from his/her master for joining the sangha. But a
slave was never in a position to assert his right. He was always at the mercy of his master.
Slaves were not even treated as human beings. It must have been almost impossible for
slave to get the permission from his master.
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Q7 Make a list of at least �ve ideas and questions mentioned in this lesson. Choose three
from the list and discuss why you think they are important even today.
Answer. Ideas and questions mentioned in the lesson and their relevance today:
Life is full of suffering and unhappiness. It is due to our unful�lled desires. This is
true today since most people are not satis�ed with what they have. They resort to
unfair means out of greed and end up in suffering and trouble.
Our actions (‘Karma’) affect us in our current life as well as next life.
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Q4 What were the main teachings of the Mahavira?
Answer. Following are the main teachings of the Mahavira:
1. People, who wish to know the truth, must leave their home.
2. The truth seeker must follow the rules of ahimsa. The rule of ahimsa means not
hurting or killing any living being. Life is dear to all living beings.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Let’s Recall
Q5 Why do you think Anagha’s mother wanted her to know the story of the Buddha?
Answer. Anagha was going on a trip to Varanasi. The place where Buddha gave his �rst
sermon is near Varanasi. Anagha's mother wanted her to know the story of Buddha so
that Anagha could take some lessons from the life and messages of Buddha. We know
that Buddha was a great thinker. His teachings are still important and relevant for us.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Let’s Discuss
Q6 Do you think it would have been easy for slaves to join the sangha? Give reasons for
your answer.
Answer. It must have been very dif�cult for slaves to join the sangha. According to the
rules; a slave needed to take permission from his/her master for joining the sangha. But a
slave was never in a position to assert his right. He was always at the mercy of his master.
Slaves were not even treated as human beings. It must have been almost impossible for
slave to get the permission from his master.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Let’s Discuss
Q7 Make a list of at least �ve ideas and questions mentioned in this lesson. Choose three
from the list and discuss why you think they are important even today.
Answer. Ideas and questions mentioned in the lesson and their relevance today:
Life is full of suffering and unhappiness. It is due to our unful�lled desires. This is
true today since most people are not satis�ed with what they have. They resort to
unfair means out of greed and end up in suffering and trouble.
Our actions (‘Karma’) affect us in our current life as well as next life.
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Book : History - Our Past - I NCERT Solutions | Chapter - 6 History
We should not hurt or kill any living being, according to Mahavira. This is
important because every living being has a desire to live.
Thinkers wanted to know about life after death and they wanted to know why
sacri�ces should be performed. Sacri�ces are not justi�ed since living being should
not be killed.
Upanishadic thinkers also felt that something was permanent in the universe and it
lasted even after death.
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Q8 Find out more about men and women who renounce the world today. Where do they
live, what kinds of clothes do they wear, what do they eat? Why do they renounce the
world?
Answer. DIY
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We should not hurt or kill any living being, according to Mahavira. This is
important because every living being has a desire to live.
Thinkers wanted to know about life after death and they wanted to know why
sacri�ces should be performed. Sacri�ces are not justi�ed since living being should
not be killed.
Upanishadic thinkers also felt that something was permanent in the universe and it
lasted even after death.
Page : 74 , Block Name : Let’s Do
Q8 Find out more about men and women who renounce the world today. Where do they
live, what kinds of clothes do they wear, what do they eat? Why do they renounce the
world?
Answer. DIY
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Document Details
| Board / Org | NCERT |
| Exam | Class 6 |
| Type | Solution |
| Pages | 4 |
| Updated | 22 Jul 2026 |